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What Causes Intermittent Severe Pain In Upper Buttocks?

Why, thank you. I am experiencing terrible pain in my upper budducks that affects my ability to walk because of the intensity of the pain. It comes and goes, but the level of pain when it happens is the same. I think it might be my siatica, so should I consult my family doctor?
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Hi,

It can be athralgia of hip joint due to movement in a particular position. It can be sacroileac joint inflammation. Sciatica due to nerve pressure at spinal level or sciatic notch in pelvis due to contraction of pyriformis muscle. Consult an orthopedic surgeon. Detailed physical examination and needful MRI would clear the cause followed by specific management, medicines, physiotherapy or surgery in few cases.

Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.

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Dr. Vasudha Jayant Athavale, General & Family Physician
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What Causes Intermittent Severe Pain In Upper Buttocks?

Hi, It can be athralgia of hip joint due to movement in a particular position. It can be sacroileac joint inflammation. Sciatica due to nerve pressure at spinal level or sciatic notch in pelvis due to contraction of pyriformis muscle. Consult an orthopedic surgeon. Detailed physical examination and needful MRI would clear the cause followed by specific management, medicines, physiotherapy or surgery in few cases. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Vasudha Jayant Athavale, General & Family Physician